Mechanics ‣ Gunnery Mechanics ‣ Projectile Expansion
The projectile expansion mechanic, first introduced in version 1.3.3, increases projectile size over the distance it travels (linearly) - with all projectiles starting at 0.02m of radius. This mechanic is exclusive for both the Artemis Light Rocket Launcher, and the Mercury Field Gun - Making those weapons easier to hit with at long ranges.
Behavior
The projectile expansion effect, affects certain projectiles more than others.
Mercury Field Gun
The Field Gun’s projectile will grow 1.75x larger once it reaches 1000m in a linear fashion. Meaning that the Mercury's projectile, starting at 0.02m in radius, will grow to be of 0.035m in radius at 1000m range and so on.
Artemis Light Rocket Launcher
The Artemis Light Rocket Launcher's projectile will grow 1.2x larger once it reaches 1000m in a linear fashion. This means that the Artemis's projectile, starting at 0.02m in radius, will grow to be of 0.024m in radius at 1000m range and so on.